Suzuki Swift 2010 vs Mazda 2 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 133 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Swift engine produces 8 HP less power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Mazda 2. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that by driving the Suzuki Swift over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Swift gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 2 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Ignis | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Swift might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.85 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Suzuki Swift is 7 cm shorter than the Mazda 2, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Swift is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 204 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 787 litres | |
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Mazda 2 has more luggage space. Suzuki Swift has 46 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mazda 2. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`495 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Suzuki Swift scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Swift has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3600 | |
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